Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: 1K3 on June 19, 2007, 06:52:21 PM
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Does anyone here own a high-end headphone?
What I mean by high-end headphones is that headphones that costs more than $100.
What brand should I get...
Sony MDR series
Bose
Technics
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Well the TV says those Bose sound canceling ones are elite, but I think they are $200 or $300.
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I had a pair of Koss and a pair of AKG's in the past...
the Koss were incredible, but not as easy to get anymore.
the AKG's can be had at any local guitar center.
see:
http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc
browse categories, and choose "full size"
and
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/recording/navigation/headphones-monitors-headphones-recording?N=100005+324898
Ps. the ones I had were used for home recording originally then got used for AH.
true sealed studio headphones can not be surpassed in sound quality and immersion IMHO.
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If you are looking for truly high end headphones, search out electrostatic ones.
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i've been using Grado 125's for about 5 years now. i love them. you should be able to get them for between $100 and $140.
Google search for Grado 125 Review.
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My headphones are $30 walmart special.
I wouldnt mind owning a pilots headset though
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I did radio for 23 years.
Headphone-Meister? I've heard 'em all.
Sony V-6000 (or the latest equivilent) are the best. Expect to pay around a c-note. Best for ALL audio.
DO NOT get sucked in by the $30 to $50 sets.
After they blow up at HIGH audio, ur done.
Double check the Ohms requirements of your receiving system.
68ROX
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Medusa 5.1 are pretty good. Full surround sound in a headset.
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Originally posted by 68ROX
I did radio for 23 years.
Headphone-Meister? I've heard 'em all.
Sony V-6000 (or the latest equivilent) are the best. Expect to pay around a c-note. Best for ALL audio.
68ROX
Are you talking about Sony MDR V600? I read some reviews about it and it's said that MDR V600s have "too much bass" and "overall sound quality is muddy" compared to the MDR V6 ( a 1980's model that's still reveredd today)
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Grado enjoys a good reputation, you can also check out Seinnheiser.
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For Aces High I use Sennheiser (http://www.sennheisercommunications.com/comm/icm_eng.nsf/root/products_pc_headsets_pro-gaming).
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Originally posted by nirvana
Well the TV says those Bose sound canceling ones are elite, but I think they are $200 or $300.
Bose sucks. The headphones are just as bad as their speakers.
AKG, Grado, Sennheiser, or Shure.
A $100-$200 pair of the 4 listed above will SMOKE the Bose costing more.
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once had a $1200 yes i mean 1200 pair of top of the line sony digital headphones that are just about as 733t as they get they have loads of feuatures like noise canceling and have double enduring wire they are supposed to be able to withstand any fall etc... and i got em as a gift :p
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have a pair of Bose tri-pods $150 from best buy they are awsome
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I use the Audio Sombrero. Surround sound with style, with Cinco de Channels(tm) technology:
(http://www.hallert.net/audiosombrero/imgs/me-w-sombrero.png)
http://www.hallert.net/audiosombrero/
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For gaming I use Plantronics. If it was good enough for Alan Sheppard & Neil Armstrong, it's good enough for me.
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I use a pair of Sony MDR-CD570, for recording music and playing the game.
They are pretty old now, but cost around $100, and sound excellent for both.
Edit: They are just phones, no mic.
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Originally posted by rpm
For gaming I use Plantronics. If it was good enough for Alan Sheppard & Neil Armstrong, it's good enough for me.
I'm under the assumption these would not be used for AH, but for listening.
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Plantronics DSP-500 Counter-Strike edition headphones for gaming.
Technics RP-DJ1200 for music & stuffs.
pricey, but worth it. hard to find headphones that fit my dumbo ears comfortably.
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http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/500266#
Sennheiser HD-485 is what I have. Had them for a couple years now. They get dropped once in a while but never had a problem. Pretty good base. Around $80 online. Skies the limit with their stuff. Bought a pair of ear canal headphones for my fiancee and exceptional base. Got those on sale for about $45 at Xmas, last time I checked around $70.
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Get the sony mdr 7506. That headphone is THE Industry standard, used by people who work at radio/tv broadcasting and DJ-ing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B0002H02ZY/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful/104-1951635-4738354?ie=UTF8&n=11091801#customerReviews
Sony mdr 7506 is a 1980s headphone that is still revered today. That headphone is very rugged and it's not unusual to hear someone who bought it in 1980s and still using it today. The paddings don't last forever, there's plenty of replacement parts and mods for paddings.